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Variously known as "Pearl of the Orient" and a "Tourist Paradise", the state of Goa is located on the western coast of India in the coastal belt known as Konkan.
The magnificent scenic beauty and the architectural splendours of its temples, churches and old houses have made Goa a firm favourite with travellers around the world.
But then, Goa is much more than just beaches and sea. It has a soul which goes deep into unique history, rich culture and some of the prettiest natural scenery that India has to offer.
Much of the real Goa is in its interiors, both inside its buildings and in the hinterland away from the coastal area.
Legends from Hindu mythology credit Lord Parshuram, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu with the creation of Goa.
Over the centuries various dynasties have ruled Goa. Rashtrakutas, Kadambas, Silaharas, Chalukyas, Bahamani Muslims and most famously the Portuguese have been rulers of Goa.
Goa was liberated by the Indian Army from Portuguese colonisation on December 19, 1961 and became an Union Territory along with the enclaves of Daman and Diu. On May 30, 1987 Goa was conferred statehood and became the 25th state of the Indian Republic.
Having been the meeting point of races, religions and cultures of East and West over the centuries, Goa has a multi-hued and distinctive lifestyle quite different from the rest of India. Hindu and Catholic communities make up almost the entire population with minority representation of Muslims and other religions.
All the communities have mutual respect towards one another and their secular outlook has given Goa a long and an unbroken tradition of religious harmony. The warm and tolerant nature of the Goans allows them to celebrate and enjoy the festivals of various religions such as Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali, Christmas, Easter and Id with equal enthusiasm.
The state of Maharashtra borders Goa on the north, the state of Karnataka on the south and east. The vast expanse of the Arabian Sea on the west forms the magnificent coastline for which Goa is justly famous.
Terekhol (Tiracol), Mandovi, Zuari, Chapora, Sal and Talpona are the main rivers which weave their way throughout the state forming the inland waterways adding beauty and romance to the land besides being used to transport Goa's main export commodity of Iron and Manganese ore to Mormugao Harbour. Along the way to the coast these waterways form estuaries, creeks and bays breaking the sandy, palm-fringed coastline behind which lie the fishing villages among the coconut groves.
Panaji (Panjim) is the state capital located on the banks of the Mandovi river and Vasco, Margao, Mapusa and Ponda are the other major towns. Goa is serviced by an international/national airport located at Dabolim near Vasco. An intra-state and inter-state bus network also plays an important role in getting locals and visitors alike in and around Goa.
The vast green expanse of the Sahyadri mountain range ensures that Goa has an abundance of water. The sea and rivers abound in seafood - prawns, mackerels, sardines, crabs and lobsters are the most popular with the locals and the visitors.
Along with English which is widely spoken all over Goa, Konkani and Marathi are the state languages. The national language Hindi is also well understood in most areas around the state.
Goan cuisine is a blend of different influences the Goans had to endure during the centuries. The staple food in Goa is fish and rice, both among the Hindus and the Catholics. Unlike the Christian food the Hindu Goan food is not strongly influenced by the Portuguese cuisine.
Since the arrival of the Hippies in the sixties, Goa has been a major destination on the itinerary of international and domestic tourists.
The tourist season in Goa begins in late September and carries on through early March. The weather in these months is usually dry and pleasantly cool.
Then the weather gets fairly hot around May and by end of June, Goa receives the full blast of the Indian monsoon with sudden downpours and tropical thunderstorms. However it is also during the monsoon that Goa is probably at its most beautiful, with greenery sprouting all around.
Besides the natural beauty, the fabulous beaches and sunshine, travellers to Goa love the laid-back, peaceful, warm and friendly nature of the Goan people. After all, more than anywhere else on planet earth, this is a place where people really know how to relax. |
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Calangute Association |
| Ticlo Resorts is nestled between the beaches of Calangute and Baga and |
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Drive Gama Pinto Road |
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Panjim |
| The stay at the hotel rajadhani was a great experience for i felt comp |
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Tivai Vaddo, Calangute, Bardez Goa |
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Near Calangute Beach |
| Goa popularly known as the 'Riviera of the East', this fairy tale geta |
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Thandwaddo |
| Beleza in its true reflection of the name translated "Beautiful", comp |
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Dr. A. B. Road, Panjim City Goa |
| Welcome to Hotel Nova Goa, Goa's most preferred holiday destination & |
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Panjim City Goa |
| Luscious waves lazily sparkling in sunlight. A buzzing nightlife in th |
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Panjim City Goa |
| Marigold, a Three Star Hotel is located on the picturesque banks of th |
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Calangute |
| If you want to experience the uniqueness of Goa ? stay with us! We off |
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Club Cubana, Ingo\\\\\\\'s Saturday night market |
| Unveiling Goa's latest 5-star standard property. A product designed to |
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RAMADA Caravela Beach Resort, Goa |
| Enter a world of unmatched opulence. Re-discover the romance in your l |
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Calangute Beach |
| Hotel Germany , Situated on a breathtaking sweep of ocean beach, we ha |
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Umta Vaddo |
| RAHI CORAL BEACH RESORT: Centrally located at the very heart of Calang |
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Calangute Panchayat Office |
| Goa has a magnetism, an aura that is irresistible. Mapple Viva, Goa, c |
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Silla Goa Resort |
| Silla Goa is situated at a very short walking distance from the palm-f |
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calangute |
| The Phase-I of the resort is the main complex, consisting of 12 buildi |
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Varca Beach |
| Located on a sprawling 14-acre property off the splendid Varca beach, |
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Arossim Beach |
| Welcome to India's first fully all-inclusive boutique resort.
The H |
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Kenilworth Beach Resort |
| Nestled in the white sands of Utorda Beach in South Goa, The Kenilwort |
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Tonca Miramar Beach |
| The Hotel Goa International in Goa, India situated Tonca Miramar Beach |
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Cavelossim Beach |
| Discover...Dona Sylvia Beach Resort. Spread over 26 acres of beautiful |
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Miramar Beach |
| The Hotel Goa International in Panaji, India situated MIRAMAR BEACH, P |
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Miramar beach |
| Our rooms, 38 of them are well equipped with modern facilities to pamp |
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